The government has updated its guidance Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home. This is of importance to practitioners advising landlord clients, and the guidance makes it clear that landlords should respond to reports of damp and mould and should take a proactive approach to reduce the risk of …
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A recent County Court case is a salient reminder (were it needed) that housing and possession law has become a specialist area – there is much to catch out the landlord and their adviser. In an unreported case (Siddeeq v Alaian K00BF465 County Court at Mayor’s and City of London County Court, HHJ Hellman, 9 …
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Of course, the whole private residential letting landscape might be up for seismic change following the change of government and the above case might not be relevant for much longer if s21 is abolished. We mentioned the Renters Reform Bill in our July/August edition (p28); as anticipated the new government has indicated its intention to …
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